1. Demand Matching & Vessel Selection Buyer: confirms type, age, DWT, budget, location, special needs. Owner: lists vessel with basic info (name, yard, class, certificates, history). CNVessel matches 3–5 suitable vessels. 2. Verification & Due Diligence Check ownership, class, legal certificates, mortgages, and debts. Background check: owner, accident history, legal disputes. Provide full due diligence report to buyer. 3. Vessel Survey & Technical Assessment Arrange CCS or independent surveyor (on-site or remote). Inspect hull, engine, navigation, fire-fighting, lifesaving, deck, etc. CNVessel explains report and assesses repair costs. 4. Negotiation & Term Confirmation Negotiate price, payment, delivery, spare parts, fuel, warranty. Sign LOI to lock exclusivity and deposit terms. 5. Contract & Escrow Sign standard contract (BIMCO or customized). Deposit (10–20%) held in CNVessel escrow. Legal review in both Chinese and English. 6. Deregistration & Transfer Preparation Assist owner with Chinese deregistration, mortgage release, cancellation docs. Prepare full set of build records, invoices, drawings, and manuals. Assist export customs and clearance. 7. Delivery & Final Payment Sign Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance at Chinese port. Release final payment from escrow to owner. Hand over all original documents and assist new registration. 8. After-Sales Support Assist new registry, flag transfer, class conversion. Provide shipyard, spare parts, and crew support. Provide mediation or maritime lawyer for disputes. (For reference only, not a binding contract.)

CNVessel solves all these problems as your trusted local broker in China: We verify ship ownership, certificates, mortgages, and records to ensure no hidden risks. We arrange independent inspections to confirm the real condition of the vessel. We support secure payment & escrow arrangements to protect your fund. We assist the seller to complete deregistration, documentation, and smooth delivery. We bridge communication, negotiate in your interest, and handle the whole process professionally. We ensure full transparency, reduce your risk, and make buying a Chinese ship safe, simple, and efficient.

Don’t worry — it is safe, and you don’t need to understand Chinese law, procedures, or language. CNVessel acts as your local professional broker throughout the whole transaction. We handle all Chinese procedures: ownership check, certificates, inspection, legal docs, deregistration, delivery. We explain every step clearly in English. We protect your interests and ensure full transparency. We support secure payment to keep your funds safe. You only make decisions. We make buying a ship in China simple, secure, and worry-free.